Only Kira can prevent a stellar civil war.
When Captain Kira Elsar comes face-to-face with a military assault mech inside a civilian research lab, it’s abundantly clear that MTech is up to no good.
Illegal alien nanotech experimentation. Clandestine political dealings. Disappearances. Connections all trace back to MTech’s newest research lab on Kira’s homeworld.
As the Tararian Guard’s sole telepath, Kira goes undercover to get to the bottom of the mystery. Hints point to a brewing stellar civil war, but she needs to gather proof. Except, the mysterious forces behind the conflict already have their own plans for Kira that will change her life forever.

The FALLEN HEROES (THE MASTER)

“Probably thought you were one of the mercs,” the first man said. “They 


opened all the cells at once. We were all agitated, but the others were 


different—like animals. Vicious killers. We all ran for the exit when the cell 


doors opened, but then the Robus, as you call them, came charging back, and 


“We’ll get you to safety now,” Kira assured him. “More of our people are 


in the next room. They’ll get you out.” 


“Thank you.” He bowed his head. “I don’t even know how long I’ve been 


“This is the planet Valta,” she told him. “We’re with the Tararian 


He looked surprised. “The Empire is involved?” 


“Well, the Guard. The whole point is sorta that it’s not official,” Kira 


The man nodded. “Whoever you are or whatever reason you’re here, 


Murmurs of thanks passed through the crowd. 


She smiled. “It’s what we do. But if you’ll excuse us, I need to find the 


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